Mug commemorating the Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra
Royal Doulton
Category
Ceramics
Date
26 Jun 1902
Materials
Earthenware
Measurements
87 mm (Height)
Place of origin
Burslem
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Dyrham, Gloucestershire
NT 452501
Summary
A blue and cream mug with gilt rim, made by Royal Doulton to commemorate the Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra on 26th June 1902. Decorated with portraits of the King and Queen, Royal insignia and flags.Gold printed text reads BOROUGH of WISBECH / Tea given by John Baker esq / TO / 3500 Children / ALDERMAN John Goward J.P. ./MAYOR. The Coronation of King Edward VII (1841-1910) and Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) took place in Westminster Abbey on 9th August 1902. It was originally planned for 26th June 1902, but the King was taken ill so was postponed until August. They were crowned King and Queen of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and as Emperor and Empress of India. As such, flags and symbols of countries in the British Empire often feature on commemorative ceramics from this period.
Marks and inscriptions
Borough of ?Wisbech/TEA GIVEN by John Baton esq/to/3500 CHILDREN/Alderman John Edward j.p./Mayor (inscribed)
Makers and roles
Royal Doulton , pottery manufacturer